Description:

he Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is responsible for assuring the health, safety, and welfare of persons using health and community care provider services in Wisconsin. If any individual believes that a caregiver or DQA regulated health or residential care provider has violated state or federal laws pertaining to regulated entities, that individual has the right to file a complaint with DQA.

What types of complaints can I submit to DQA?
Any issues and concerns involving quality of care or quality of life, including, but not limited to abuse, neglect, lack of staffing, unsafe conditions, poor care, mistreatment, transfers, discharges, and caregiver misconduct.

Is the identity of the complainant disclosed?
The identity of the person filing the complaint is not disclosed to the provider by DQA. The complainant may provide a name, address, and phone number when filing a complaint. This information is required if the person would like to receive written notification of receipt of the complaint and notification of the outcome of the complaint investigation. Complaints may be filed anonymously. Note: If you provide any personal identifying information (PII), the law will likely require our agency to release this information in the event of a public records request for the complaint.

See the weblink for current info on how to file a complaint.